Scholarships
We, the Panhellenic Community, recognize that each and every individual has a different financial background and to ensure inclusivity and accessibility within our community we offer scholarships to help afford the cost of dues. By providing financial assistance, we hope to break down economic barriers within our community and allow individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds to participate in the sisterhood our chapters have to offer. We hope to foster an equitable and enriching community, where all members can contribute regardless of financial means.
Types of Scholarships
Half Dues Scholarship: This scholarship is a one-time $200 scholarship available to initiated women of Northeastern University’s Panhellenic community. This scholarship will be awarded to members who exemplify the values of the Panhellenic Council and have other significant financial obligations.
First Generation Scholarship: This scholarship is a one-time $200 scholarship available to initiated women of Northeastern’s Panhellenic Community who are first generation college students. Being first-generation in college is a student whose parents or guardians did not complete a four-year college degree. This means the student is the first individual in their immediate family to pursue higher education at a college or university.
Low Income Scholarship: This scholarship is a one-time $200 scholarship available to initiated women of Northeastern University’s Panhellenic community specifically intended for low-income students. Being low-income is a student whose indiviudal or family income falls below a certain threshold, often determined by federal or state guidelines for financial aid. With this scholarship, you will need to upload your Student Aid Report (SAR) which can be found in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
*Please note that when we say "one-time scholarship" this means that you will not automatically receive a scholarship each semester while you are a member of a Panhellenic chapter at Northeastern. You must apply each semester to be eligible to receive a scholarship.
We appreciate your commitment in applying for scholarships. Each response is valued for the time, effort, and thoughtfulness invested. Rest assured, we review each application impartially through a blind process, ensuring your identity and chapter affiliation do not influence the evaluation. Scholarships are now closed, and recipients of scholarships have been notified!
A Letter From Our Vice President of Operations
My time in the Panhellenic community began at a college in the Midwest, where I was initiated into Alpha Chi Omega as a freshman that had a limited knowledge of Greek life. Then that summer I decided to transfer to Northeastern, which led me to change the Alpha Chi chapter that I was affiliated with and join Northeastern fall recruitment the first week of school—with me being the recruiter this time. Though I initially thought it would be a nerve-racking experience, from the moment I started recruiting alongside my new sisters my doubts disappeared and I knew that regardless of whether I was in the Midwest or the Northeast, I would be able to find the “love in the bond” that is a part of Alpha Chi’s motto. More importantly, I also knew that I wanted to retain the bonds that I was forming inside and outside my chapter throughout my collegiate career.
As a member of Alpha Chi Omega and the chapter’s Panhellenic Delegate, the Panhellenic Scholarship allowed me to do just that, while also providing aid to whoever else that wants to be a part of this community. With the help of the Panhellenic scholarship, I was able to dedicate more time on my role as a sorority executive, which has also inspired me to take on other roles of leadership in organizations such as the Turkish Student Association, where I will be serving as the Vice President starting Fall 2024. Looking back at my undergraduate experience, I am forever thankful for everything that Panhellenic has offered, and am excited to keep fostering these bonds across sororities.